Simpler Supply Chain

BIG W SIMPLER SUPPLY CHAIN

As part of BIG W turnaround, we announced in April 2019 the results of a review of our BIG W stores and distribution centre (DC) network. This review included a decision to cease operations in our Monarto DC in 2021 and Warwick DC in 2023.

On the 12th August 2019, we announced a partnership with Linfox, a third party logistics company (3PL), to service stores in VIC, TAS, SA, NT, and WA from 2021. Partnering with a 3PL will enable us to leverage an existing logistics business that is located closer to our BIG W stores and customers.

On the 27th of July 2021, we announced that with the continued growth of the BIG W business and increasing importance of online trade, we have ascertained that the space available to us within the Kewdale DC in WA will not be able to fulfil the future requirements of our business. As a result, we have made the carefully considered decision to exit the Kewdale site and transition to a new site in Hazelmere WA. Hazelmere DC will be operated by Primary Connect, Woolworths Group Supply Chain.

COMMUNICATIONS

Local

• BIG W Network Update 17th January 2020

• BIG W DC Network Transition Update 7th April

• BIG W DC Network Transition Update 21st August 2020

• BIG W Primary Freight Changes 21st August 2020

  1. 1. 1. 1. • Update to Suppliers (RE: transition to Hazelmere) - 27/07/2021

International

• BIG W Network Update 17th January 2020

• BIG W DC Network Transition Update 7th April

Non Trade Partners

• BIG W Network Update 17th January 2020

• BIG W DC Network Transition Update 7th April

RESOURCES

• Suppliers guide to BIG W Hoppers Crossing & Kewdale distribution centres

• 490 DC Kewdale Visitor Driver Contractor Site Induction

• 490 DC Kewdale DC Mud Map

• 390 DC Hoppers Crossing Transport Carrier - Induction

• 390 DC Hoppers Crossing Traffic Management Plan External

• 390 DC Hoppers Crossing - Mud Map for drivers

• Suppliers Guide to Big W Hazelmere Distribution Centre

• 790 DC Hazelmere - Site Rules for Drivers

• 790 DC Hazelmere - Traffic Management Plan

• 790 DC Hazelmere - DC Mud Map

• Updated Big W Pallet Control Policy & Procedures

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Supplier FAQ

For any questions or support email SSC@bigw.com